FIDES, fides
Sounds Like: FI-des
Translations: faith, trust, belief, confidence, loyalty, fidelity, pledge, promise, a faith, a trust, a belief, a confidence, a loyalty, a fidelity, a pledge, a promise
From the root: FIDES
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: Fides is a feminine noun in Latin, belonging to the fifth declension. It primarily signifies 'faith' or 'trust', encompassing both the act of believing and the reliability of something or someone. It can also denote 'loyalty', 'fidelity', or a 'pledge' or 'promise', highlighting the concept of trustworthiness and commitment. It is often used in contexts relating to religious belief, political allegiance, or personal integrity.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative
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